- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, CT
Hurlbutt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hurlbutt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090501001045
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurlbutt Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurlbutt Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlbutt Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT.
School address
District: Weston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090501001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hurlbutt Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090501001045 · Weston, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 11.7:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Weston High School (691 students)
Hurlbutt Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hurlbutt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weston High Sc
Weston High School
691 students
- Weston Interme
Weston Intermediate School
478 students
- Weston Middle
Weston Middle School
474 students
- This school
Hurlbutt Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Hurlbutt Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurlbutt Elementary School compares
Hurlbutt Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,431
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Hurlbutt Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Weston School District reports $28,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurlbutt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurlbutt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hurlbutt Elementary School
How many students attend Hurlbutt Elementary School?
Hurlbutt Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, CT. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurlbutt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurlbutt Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurlbutt Elementary School?
0.8% of students at Hurlbutt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurlbutt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hurlbutt Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Weston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurlbutt Elementary School?
Hurlbutt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurlbutt Elementary School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlbutt Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weston School District?
Besides Hurlbutt Elementary School, Weston School District also operates Weston High School (691 students), Weston Intermediate School (478 students), and Weston Middle School (474 students). See the Weston School District district page for the complete list.